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Photonics Application Engineer – iPronics

Photonics Application Engineer – iPronics

iPRONICSValencia, Valencia, SPAIN
Hace 4 días
Descripción del trabajo

Are you ready to bridge the gap between breakthrough photonic research and real-world innovation?

At iPronics, pioneers in software-defined photonics and creators of the world's first programmable optical switch on silicon, we're developing the next generation of Silicon Photonics Optical Circuit Switches (OCS) — powering the future of AI / ML, High-Performance Computing (HPC), and hyper-scale data centers.

Our technology redefines performance, delivering ultra-low power consumption, nanosecond reconfiguration speeds, and unprecedented bandwidth scalability.

We're now looking for a Photonics Application Engineer to join our Software and Applications Team — a key role connecting market insights, scientific research, and product development.

🧭 What You'll Do

As a Photonics Application Engineer, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping how our technology meets the evolving demands of optical networking. You'll act as the technical bridge between industry needs, academic innovation, and internal development teams — defining and validating the applications that will power tomorrow's AI and data centers.

Your main responsibilities will include :

🔍 Market & Technology Synthesis

  • Analyze technical documentation, white papers, and competitive benchmarks to identify emerging use cases and applications for Optical Circuit Switches (OCS).
  • Transform industry insights into strategic application definitions and requirements.

Feature Translation & Prioritization

  • Define key performance metrics (e.g., switching speed, insertion loss, port count, integration density, thermal management) that drive customer adoption.
  • Translate customer and market needs into clear, prioritized feature specifications for internal Software and Validation teams.

    • 🧠 Technical Feasibility & Critical Thinking

  • Evaluate the technical feasibility of new ideas based on current silicon photonics capabilities.
  • Act as the "voice of reality", identifying achievable goals and proposing viable alternatives to stretch targets.

    • 🤝 Collaboration & Internal Consulting

  • Partner with design, software, validation, and systems teams to align product development with validated market needs.
  • Create internal documentation, training materials, and application notes that translate research into actionable guidance.

    • 💬 Customer Engagement (As Needed)

  • Support Sales and Business Development teams with technical expertise during customer engagements, providing application insights and data-driven analysis.

    • What We're Looking For

    Education & Experience

  • BSc or MSc degree (PhD preferred) in Telecommunication Engineering, Physics, or a related field with a focus on Integrated Photonics.
  • 2–3+ years of experience in application engineering, product definition, or a similar technical role in photonics, networking, or semiconductors.

    • Technical Skills

  • Proven knowledge of optical networking fundamentals (WDM, Fat-Tree topologies, Optical Circuit Switching).
  • Ability to read and summarize academic papers (IEEE / OSA, conferences) and extract actionable requirements.
  • Strong Python programming skills and experience with Git repositories.
  • Demonstrated ability to distinguish between research ambition and commercial feasibility.
  • Fluency in English (C1 level or higher).

    • Preferred Skills

  • Hands-on or theoretical knowledge of Silicon Photonics device design and testing.
  • Familiarity with AI / ML cluster interconnects (e.g., GPU networking, all-reduce communication).
  • Experience with network modeling, simulation, or data analysis tools (Python, MATLAB).
  • Knowledge of Spanish or willingness to learn is a plus.

    • Soft Skills

  • Analytical and detail-oriented, with strong critical thinking.
  • Reliable, proactive, and self-driven, with excellent communication and teamwork skills.
  • Comfortable working across cross-functional and multidisciplinary environments.

    • 🌟 What We Offer

  • Competitive salary aligned with experience and impact.
  • Flexible work schedule and hybrid options (primarily on-site in Valencia).
  • Private health insurance.
  • Paid holidays and team-building activities.
  • Continuous learning and training opportunities.
  • The chance to work in a multidisciplinary, international environment where innovation meets impact.

    • 🚀 Why Join iPronics?

    At iPronics, we're redefining optical communication for the AI era — combining photonics, electronics, and software intelligence to build scalable, energy-efficient, and high-speed network solutions.

    Following our €20M Series A funding round, we're expanding our global team from sunny Valencia , collaborating with top-tier partners, and shaping the infrastructure of tomorrow's data centers.

    You'll join a dynamic team where scientific curiosity meets real-world engineering, contributing to technology that's already transforming how AI systems communicate.

    📩 Interested?

    If you're passionate about bridging research, technology, and application development in one of Europe's most exciting deep-tech startups — we'd love to hear from you.

    📧 Send your CV and cover letter to joinus@ipronics.com, including the position name "Photonics Application Engineer" in the subject line.

    Let's shape the optical future, together.

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